For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 782 students in Wendell, ID.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wendell, ID are Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wendell, ID public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 54% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wendell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wendell, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 5-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Wendell, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hub City Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
79 S. Idaho St
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wendell, ID?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wendell, ID include Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wendell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wendell.
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell?
Wendell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public elementary schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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